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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part One, Pages 28 - 38.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What condition is Komako in when she visits Shimamura's room?
(a) She is tired.
(b) She is drunk.
(c) She is ill.
(d) She is lucid.

2. What does Yukio's mother do for a living?
(a) Yukio's mother is a farmer.
(b) Yukio's mother is a doctor.
(c) Yukio's mother is a fisherman.
(d) Yukio's mother is a music teacher.

3. What does Shimamura note that he didn't do while he was away from the resort town?
(a) Think about Komako.
(b) Telephone Komako.
(c) Tell his wife about Komako.
(d) Write to Komako.

4. In Shimamura's room at night, what does Komako claim is ailing her before stating that she must go home?
(a) Dizziness.
(b) A fever.
(c) A headache.
(d) A stomach ache.

5. What kind of geisha does Shimamura request?
(a) One who dances beautifully.
(b) An experienced one.
(c) A young and good-looking one.
(d) One who is talented musically.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Komako feel about leaving Shimamura's room?

2. What does Shimamura refer to as "free, uncontrolled fantasy"?

3. Who or what appears on Komako's list the most?

4. What does Shimamura say he often loses with himself?

5. How are Komako's skills described to Shimamura?

(see the answer key)

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